David Sons Staff Writer March marks the beginning of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, and the start of adult men using “Cinderella”and “Bracketology” in everyday conversations with bosses, parents, infants, clergyman, etc. The field has been narrowed to the best 65 teams, divided into four regions: East, West, South and Midwest. The tournament starts tomorrow [...]
Stephen Lane Staff Writer The North Greenville men’s tennis team has had a rough start in its defense of six straight NCCAA national championships. It went into Lander University March 13 looking to reverse a 1-3 start to the season. NGU was no match for Lander as they were stifled 9-0. It was Lander’s first [...]
Meredith Limbaugh Online Editor On Mar. 8, the North Greenville University cheerleading squad competed in the Christian Cheer Nationals at the Cabarrus Arena in North Concord. They competed in the college co-ed division, coming second place overall. Four ladies were also able to show off their individual talent in the all-girl solo stunting competition. “There [...]
Chris Brank Staff Writer On March 10, the North Greenville University softball team returned to the field against Mars Hill in a doubleheader at Ponder Park. Mars Hill swept the Crusaders by scores of 5-3 and 8-0. In game one, Tia LaFreniere, sophomore outdoor leadership, hit a three-run home run to centerfield in the top [...]
Cody Fields Staff Writer In the words of political pundit and bestselling author Bill O’Reilly, President George W. Bush was “looking out for you” when he vetoed a bill that limited the CIA to the 19 interrogation methods used by the military and described in the Army Field Manual, according to the Associated Press. The [...]
April Wynn Q: How did you enter into the music industry? A: Well, first off, I am an independent artist. I started off being part of Right Direction Christian Center’s youth rap team, known as Solja’s of R.A.Y.G., which was designed to minister to the youth of the church through the entertainment of hip-hop. I [...]
Chris Bullard Staff Writer The Mountain Laurel staff is continuing its efforts in completing this year’s edition of North Greenville student body and faculty’s literary works and visual art. This journal is a yearly publication that showcases literary works and visual art submitted by North Greenville students, also including this year a faculty and guest [...]
Christy Putnam Staff Writer The North Greenville University Constitution is being rewritten, and students are going to be a part of it. Student Services Director Billy Watson, Diane Turner, Student Activities Coordinator, and students from the Student Government Association are planning to rewrite the university’s constitution by the end of March. They plan to change [...]
Jon Harris Staff Writer A 23-person light team spent their spring break in Ecuador working alongside a missionary couple, discipling the believers and evangelizing the lost. The group’s trip began in a small village in the jungle and at Camp Chacauco, a high school youth camp. The team stayed in the village for two days. [...]